About the Artist

Morgan Overton (born 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a visual artist currently based in Pittsburgh. Her work is rooted in reclaiming visual narratives by illustrating the humanity that exists at the intersection of race and gender. Morgan believes the arts serves as a powerful platform to challenge the viewer to think, and therefore act differently. She vibrantly creates in various mediums as an ode to the Nina Simone quote - "It is the artist's duty to reflect the times". Morgan strives to create works of art that will not only honor the past and present, but also live on timelessly.

Morgan’s work has been heavily featured and exhibited across Greater Pittsburgh - notably the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates Charities, the International Free Expression Project, Carnegie Museum of Art, August Wilson Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University.  In addition, various social justice exhibits across the United States - namely The Whole 9 Gallery in Culver City, California. Her work also internationally exhibited in St. Paul de Vence, France, and Paris, France. 

Morgan is also a proud member of Women of Visions - the longest running collective of contemporary African-American women artists.

From the University of Pittsburgh, Morgan earned a Masters in Social Work with a focus in Community Organizing and Social Action, and a Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art. In 2019, Morgan was inducted into the Pittsburgh Business Times' 30 under 30 Awards.


Features

2021 There is Black Art in the Future Window Exhibit
Protect Our Future (2021) is featured on the windows of the Pitt Building, in Downtown Pittsburgh (211-213 Smithfield Street)
2020 Art of Diversity Showcase
Emerge (2020) was selected as an honorable mention in the Cultural Identity category for the University of Pittsburgh's "Art of Diversity" Showcase
2017 Peace Project Fusion Award Winner
Baldwin (2017) was a winner for an international call for artists, and part of a traveling exhibit to amplify global humanitarian work for peace.
2018 Showtime Network's "The Affair" - Season 4
Langston Hughes (2017) was featured in various scenes of Season 4 of Showtime Network's The Affair.
2018 Buzzfeed Article Feature
Killmonger - Black Panther (2018) was featured in a Buzzfeed article highlighting artwork inspired by Marvel's film, Black Panther (2018)
2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Charities
Pittsburgh Pirates Charities held an art auction of originally designed homebase plates. Proceeds of the plate went to pillars of the Charities mission areas.
2022 Pittsburgh Steelers Gameday Poster
For the December 11th 2022 Steelers v Ravens game, Morgan was selected to design a Gameday poster to convey the rivalry, and charity associated with the game.
2021 There is Black Art in the Future Window Exhibit
Protect Our Future (2021) is featured on the windows of the Pitt Building, in Downtown Pittsburgh (211-213 Smithfield Street)
2020 Art of Diversity Showcase
Emerge (2020) was selected as an honorable mention in the Cultural Identity category for the University of Pittsburgh's "Art of Diversity" Showcase
2017 Peace Project Fusion Award Winner
Baldwin (2017) was a winner for an international call for artists, and part of a traveling exhibit to amplify global humanitarian work for peace.
2018 Showtime Network's "The Affair" - Season 4
Langston Hughes (2017) was featured in various scenes of Season 4 of Showtime Network's The Affair.
2018 Buzzfeed Article Feature
Killmonger - Black Panther (2018) was featured in a Buzzfeed article highlighting artwork inspired by Marvel's film, Black Panther (2018)
2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Charities
Pittsburgh Pirates Charities held an art auction of originally designed homebase plates. Proceeds of the plate went to pillars of the Charities mission areas.
2022 Pittsburgh Steelers Gameday Poster
For the December 11th 2022 Steelers v Ravens game, Morgan was selected to design a Gameday poster to convey the rivalry, and charity associated with the game.
2021 There is Black Art in the Future Window Exhibit
Protect Our Future (2021) is featured on the windows of the Pitt Building, in Downtown Pittsburgh (211-213 Smithfield Street)
2020 Art of Diversity Showcase
Emerge (2020) was selected as an honorable mention in the Cultural Identity category for the University of Pittsburgh's "Art of Diversity" Showcase
2017 Peace Project Fusion Award Winner
Baldwin (2017) was a winner for an international call for artists, and part of a traveling exhibit to amplify global humanitarian work for peace.
2018 Showtime Network's "The Affair" - Season 4
Langston Hughes (2017) was featured in various scenes of Season 4 of Showtime Network's The Affair.
2018 Buzzfeed Article Feature
Killmonger - Black Panther (2018) was featured in a Buzzfeed article highlighting artwork inspired by Marvel's film, Black Panther (2018)
2022 Pittsburgh Pirates Charities
Pittsburgh Pirates Charities held an art auction of originally designed homebase plates. Proceeds of the plate went to pillars of the Charities mission areas.
2022 Pittsburgh Steelers Gameday Poster
For the December 11th 2022 Steelers v Ravens game, Morgan was selected to design a Gameday poster to convey the rivalry, and charity associated with the game.
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